Simba grip 555

Surface Preparation :

All Surfaces should be thoroughly cleaned using stiff brush to remove dust and loose particles, paint residues, wood pieces and molds, Oily stains, grease, etc.

Concrete Surfaces should be properly cured with water before fixing tiles.

All Surfaces Should be pre- wet to ensure no moisture be absorbed from this Tile Adhesive during application.

Mixing :

• It should be mixed with clean potable water only.
• Mixing should be done in a clean plastic or non-corrosive metal bucket.
• An electric mixer with low rotation speed (200-300pm) is preferred to achieve a good and homogeneous mix.
• Mixing ratio is around 5-6 Liters of water per 25Kg which can be adjusted as per site application conditions.
• Mixing is to be done until a uniform lump free paste is obtained.
• Once mixed allow the mix to rest for about 5 minutes and to be remixed again before commencing the application.
• Care should be taken that further water should not be added to the mix once set. Also Hard and set paste should not be remixed or reused.

Application Areas:

• Designed to suit Wal and Flooring Tiles
• Suited for Interior and Exterior Areas
• Ceramic Tiles

Technical Characteristics:

Properties	Results
Appearance	Powder
Composition	Cement, Mineral Aggregates & Special Additives
Color	Unique and an Attractive Grey
Density (Kg/Liter)	1.70 ± 0.20 (Wet) and 1.60 ± 0.20 (Dry)
Mixing Ratio	5-6 Liters / 25 Kg Bag
Workable Time	Approx. 45 Minutes at Standard Conditions
Adhesion Strength	0.5 N/mm2
Standard Classification	C1 at standard conditions and temperature
Pack Size	25 Kg Bags
Wall Grouting	About 10 hours depending on absorbency
Floor Grouting	After 24 hours
Thickness	3 – 10mm depending on Tile Size, Notched Trowel and application tools
Coverage	Approx 4-5 Kg/m2 (Coverage may Vary Depending on Tile thickness, Tile Size and Bed Thickness, Transfer Efficiency, Substrate etc.)

on test carried out at standard conditions of temperature and % relative humidity

Application :

• Apply Simba grip 555 evenly on the substrate with a unform thickness using a notched trowel, then adjust it to the desired thickness according to the size of the tile.
• Apply the Tiles on to the Adhesive bed with a slipping movement with enough pressure to ensure all tile surface is in contact with adhesive bed.
• Simba grip 555 is recommended to apply this on the substrate by areas of < 1m2 each which need to be tile fixed within a maximum of 10 minutes from application time at standard conditions. Spreading large areas of application without fixing tiles may lead to drying of the adhesive before tile fixing and eventually may reduce its bonding capability.
• Upon finishing, excess adhesive need to be removed with wet cloth before it dries,

Matshepo Africa’s application team is available for assistance upon request.Matshepo Africa’s application team is available for assistance upon request.

Recommendations:

• Care should be taken not to use set adhesive or remix with water.
• Ensure to not use it on metal, gypsum and other non-absorbing surfaces.
• Do not use it for low absorption and large-scale tiles.
• It is preferable to make sure to clean the surface well before applying the adhesive bed as it contributes to final adhesion strength.
• Refrain from application during rain, unstable weather conditions or under direct sunlight.

Storage :

• Shell life: 12 months from the date of manufacture if covered well and stored in pallets, away from heat, Sun light and Moisture.
• Care Should be taken that hard and lumpy materials are not to be used.

Health & Safety :

Simba Grip 555 tile Adhesives contains cement which becomes strongly alkaline upon mixing with water and this may cause skin irritation when exposed for very long time. Avoid contact with eyes and inhalation of dust. In case of skin/eyes contact, wash with plenty of clean water and seek medical attention immediately. It is highly recommended to use all relevant personal protective equipment while handling it and work in well ventilated conditions while applying it. Keep out from the reach of children.

MATSHEPO AFRICA LTD ( LOGO )
SIMBA GRIP 555

Manufactured and Packed in Kenya By,

Matshepo Africa LTD Athi 55 Business Park , Godown : 53, Mlolongo, Athi River, Nairobi, Kenya P.O Box No – 2873 - 00606

Ph : 0757775555
Email : simba@matshepo.com

www.simbagrip.com

Disclaimer :

The information given here is based on the best of our knowledge, good faith, experience and laboratory-based results and therefore the results will vary depending on the real time application. Also, the values indicated in this Data Sheet here are subject to 10% variance due to multiple factors. The recommendation on Tile usage given here is only indicative as it varies from different types and qualities of Tiles, their absorbing nature, manufacturers, .etc Also the performance of our Tile Adhesive depends on the workmanship/quality of application job at the site. Hence Matshepo Africa LTD is not responsible for any sort of claims / disputes arising out of any negative results by using our Tile Adhesive ranges of products. Matshepo Africa LTD is not held responsible for use of this product for applications other than specified and /or adopting any faulty application / curing methodologies. It is the user's responsibility to have through this Technical Data Sheet prior to applying our products and to ensure with Matshepo Africa LTD that any product information is still prevailing at the time of application. Also the user must be sure that the product is suitable for the use intended and also applied it as specified while taking care of al precautionary measures. While all the products comply with the properties shown on current technical data sheets / brochures, Matshepo Africa Ltd does not warrant or guarantee the products' performance as it doesn't have any control over factors adopted during its actual application.